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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.68, 3,014.98 and 1,253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.68, 3,014.98 and 1,253.32 is: 1,729.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.68 : 3,014.98 = 1,253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.68/3,014.98 = 1,253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.68x = 3,014.98 × 1,253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.68x = 3,778,734.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,734.73/2,184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.65

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